Foraging Idea

Pinecones are falling this time of year. If they appear clean and you feel assured that they haven't been sprayed with chemicals, they make great enrichment items. By stuffing food treats amongst the sections, you can make an interactive foraging toy. This one has pine nuts, almonds, pistachios, banana chips, and a small piece of spray millet. Hang it in the cage and expect a mess! If your parrot is frightened of new and scary objects...go slow. For beginners, stuff the goodies in lightly. For more advanced birds, try to really hide things deep inside the pinecone. Foraging is a very important part of the day in any parrot's life. Teach your bird to forage. Small birds would enjoy a small pinecone, etc. Pinecones come in all sizes from parrotlet to macaw! Have fun.